Adaptive Grid MA: Automated MT5 Trading with Verified Results and Risk Controls

This Adaptive Grid MA review in 2026 covers observed performance and an independent analysis of strategy mechanics. The detailed performance analysis uses live and backtested samples to illustrate how Adaptive Grid MA handles trend reversals, volatility spikes, and consolidation phases. Developed by Maksim Novikov for the MT5 platform, the expert advisor pairs a dual-EMA crossover (default 50 and 100) for initial entries with a structured grid that averages into losing trades, which aims to reduce time to recovery after adverse moves. What makes Adaptive Grid MA unique is the explicit coupling of clear entry rules with an adaptive averaging framework rather than discretionary manual averaging. The algorithm monitors EMA crossover signals and will only open an initial position when no opposite-direction trades exist, minimizing conflicting exposure. Users can configure grid spacing, maximum orders, lot scaling, and equity stop triggers to match account size and risk tolerance. In practice, Adaptive Grid MA performs best in moderately trending markets where mean reversion after pullbacks is typical, and it requires discipline in capital allocation due to the martingale-like scaling. The review highlights that realistic expectations for this EA include periods of moderate drawdown followed by recovery phases; thorough backtesting on MT5 and staged live testing are recommended before full deployment.